Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of IowaNominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Charles R. Wolle. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2002, and received commission on February 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2011-2015. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2015.